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Why China backs Namibia's nuclear fuel rod production
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (246+ words) On week-long trip to China, Namibian minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pitches investment case to business leaders in Shenzhen China is backing Namibia's bid to move beyond raw material exports by supporting the domestic processing of critical minerals and uranium. In a…...
Can Philippines become critical minerals powerhouse with help from US, Japan?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (233+ words) To curb China's dominance in the sector, Manila has to cut red tape and fight corruption to draw US and Japanese investors A report by the US-based think tank Centre for a New American Security (CNAS) said cooperation between the…...
Australia's 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out
2+ week, 4+ day ago (129+ words) South China Morning Post Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation's feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety Australian comedian Jenny Tian set off a wave of deep laughter across an Adelaide audience at a recent comedy festival by…...
China gains ground in DR Congo's mining sector as Australian firm loses permits
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (119+ words) Chinese firms emerge as preferred partners as African nations seek bigger returns on critical mineral extraction On March 19, DR Congo's Mining Registry announced the cancellation of mining permits held by Australia's AVZ Minerals for non-payment of surface rights fees. Then,…...
China's Zijin Mining clinches US$2. 6b Chifeng Gold takeover in expansion drive
4+ week, 2+ day ago (466+ words) Zijin Mining, China's largest gold producer, has expanded its buying spree by acquiring controlling shares in China-based Chifeng Jilong Gold Mining for 18. 26 billion yuan (US$2. 64 billion), the company said. The acquisition came only two months after Zijin Mining proposed to…...
China to stockpile critical resources and strengthen energy supply security
1+ mon, 5+ hour ago (905+ words) South China Morning Post Beijing is prioritising "strategic material security" under its new 15th five-year plan that elevates the supply and domestic stockpiling of critical resources to a matter of national security. Under the blueprint, Beijing is positioning "key commodities" on…...
Why Philippines struggles to tap its US$1 trillion mineral wealth
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (281+ words) First published in 1903, South China Morning Post is Hong Kong's premier English language newspaper and has the city's most affluent and influential readership. With a reputation for authoritative, influential and independent reporting on Hong Kong and China. The newspaper is…...
China's supply chain meets the wall of African resource nationalism
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (124+ words) As resource-rich nations introduce export bans and other limits, analyst says investment may not automatically follow Resource-rich African nations are increasingly asserting control over critical minerals to maximise domestic returns, sending global prices soaring and exerting pressure on Chinese supply…...
Beyond Pax Silica: Japan, France and Canada seek rare earth autonomy
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (164+ words) South China Morning Post Wary of both Beijing's grip and Washington's whims, three G7 allies are charting their own independent critical mineral course The options under discussion include import quotas on certain rare earths, subsidies to help mining companies shift production…...
US to counter China's critical minerals dominance with innovative upgrades
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) US to counter Beijing's critical minerals dominance with innovative upgrades'South China Morning Post Potential US innovation in recycling electronic waste, combined with refining and processing, will allow the US to leapfrog China in critical minerals, an official at the Department…...